The Tehran Zoroastrian climbers organized a hike to Darabad Peak in tribute to Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, a prominent Iranian scholar.
Formerly scheduled for the previous week, the climb took place on Saturday, the 31st of Shahrivar 1403 (September 31, 2024), with a group of eight Zoroastrian mountaineers. Led by Sirous Mendegari, the group set off from Darabad at 3:30 AM, following a route from Darabad edges to the Tochal summit.
Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub is a renowned writer, historian, literary critic, author, and translator, celebrated for his contributions to contemporary Iranian literature and history.